Nearly 100 people apparently have contracted blastomycosis, an infection caused by a fungus called Blastomyces. The outbreak happened at the Billerud Paper Mill in Escanaba, Michigan.
Nearly 100 people have likely contracted blastomycosis in an outbreak at the Billerud Paper Mill, according to numerous reports and a press release from Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties .
Health agencies are still working to identify the source of the exposure. The fungus thrives in moist soil and decomposing wood and leaves, according to the CDC.The PHDM was first notified ofamong mill employees on Feb. 28, with the first symptoms beginning in January and February. It can take anywhere from three weeks to three months for symptoms to appear after exposure to the fungus, per the CDC.The Billerud Paper Mill began operations in 1911. It employs 885 people, nearly 100 of which could be infected with blastomycosis.It can take anywhere from three weeks to three months for symptoms to appear.
"Although the source of the infection has not been established, we continue to take this matter very seriously and are following recommendations from health and government officials and implementing numerous, proactive steps to protect the health and safety of our employees, contractors and visitors."
Local and national health agencies investigating the outbreak include PHDM, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Additionally, the CDC says any infected employees should contact their employers’ occupational health, infection control, risk management or safety/security department.
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